Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 May 1923 — Page 1

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REVOLUTION IS PLOTTED BY TIGRESS Clara Phillips Discloses Scheme to Overthrow Government of Honduras, PRISON ESCAPE DESCRIBED Fugitive Goes Through Mexico to Central America With Money and Munitions, By HERMAN ROREETO 'Copyright, 192.%. bv United Press: TEGUCIGALPA. Honduras, May 23.—Clara Phillips, “hammer murderess,” fled to Honduras in the belief the govern ment would be overthrown and she and Jesse Carson, her “husband.” would emerge from the "evolution as dictators of the sountry. This was revealed by Mrs Phillips oday In her first story o f her jail break and remarkable flight across Mexico. Walking our of Los Angelos ?.ounty jaii “under the nose of the ?uard” she escaped to Mexico, joined C.irson and was captured by Mexican rebels, liberated, hid in a wild vol canic region and finally started for Honduras with a fund of SBO 000. while i steamer loaded with munitions followed her down the coast. But the plot by which the “tiger woman" was to have been set up as 'the first lady r f the land” was frus irated. and she found herself in a cell, arrested for extradition to California to serve her time for beating Mrs. Alberta Meadows to death with a hammer in a fit of jealous rage Carson, In a statement to the HonSaras authorities, made a full confes*lon of his part in the conspiracy to tear down the existing government. He said many Americans were in volved in the plot, which was directeu from Vera Cruz.

Escape Was Easy Mrs. Phillips also made a free statement of her part in it She came here from Mexico, she said, in the firm belief that'the revolution would be successful. and that unlimited power and money would be hers. Starting her story at the beginning. Mrs. Phillips said"My escape was easy. There was nothing sensational about it. I filed come of the bars o r the prison and quietly left,' passing right under the noses of the guards. “We suffered many hardships, but finally reached Mexico City, where I thought we would be safe. But this man Carson is a savage. He talked freely of who we weer and told me if 1 would be necessary for us to continue on to Honduras, where I would be perfectly safe. “Then Carson told mo that it was best for us to go to Tegucigalpa, as the government was to be overthrown. Money Is Promised “We would then have power and money, he said. Our safety would be absolutely assured, he pointed out. because we would be in control of the government. “So we came here, but something seemed to have gone wrong. There were counter orders issued and instead of seizing the national palace, we found ourselves arrested.“• Carson, called before the authorites. made a detailed statement involving many prominent Hondurans who are residing abroad. “On March 2a, in Vera. Cruz, Mexico, a Mr. Ward gave me SBO,OOO to take to a revolutionary leader in Tegucigalpa,” he said. "This leader was to direct an armed uprising, which would overthrow the government. The steamer Tehuantepec left Vera Cruz with arms and stmmunitnon for the Honduran revolutionists. The actual military movements against the administration were to be conducted from the Casino Espanol in Vera Cruz. “However, before i-eaching Tegucigalpa I received counter orders which caused me to deliver the SBO,OOO to u Mr. Sharpe in Guatemala.” Carson Is Detained Carson mentioned the names of a number of persons who he said were Involved, and they are being investigated. Meanwhile, Carson, instead of being sent back to the United States, Is detained h?ro pending conclusion of an investigation into charges of conspiracy against the public order. Every precaution is being taken to get Mrs. Phillips out of the country before an armed attempt is made to free her. A special automobile, guard ed, was sent to fetch the mail pouen containing the extradition papers. Mrs. Phillips and her sister were placed in an automobile ar.d whisked away toward Puerto Cortez, one of the Atlantic ports of Honduras. The t/nited States minister stated that Mrs. Phillips would enter America through New Orleans. Dnnkards Close Convention Timet Special LAFAYETTE, Ind.. May 23.—With few changes in policy of the church, and with selection of Kansas for the next annual gathering, the convention of the Dunkards. near Buck Creek, closed Tuesday. Toward the close of the day. caravans of automobiles began the homeward trip. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m....... 6110 a. rn 62 7 am. 64 11 a. m- 63 i a. . 67 12 (noon) ...... 64 a. m— . (0 k

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Art Critic Picks These Girls as Most Beautiful at DePauw University

CHURCH ASSEMBLY APPROVES HARDING WORLD COURT PLAN

Presbyterian Commissioners Indprse Harding Tribunal Idea " and Are Indefinite on League of Nations — Fosdick Case Up This Afternoon,

By WALTER D. HICKMAN ■ Declaring that the Presbyterian General Assembly regards the proposed entrance of the United States into the world court as recommended by President Harding as "a most important step toward world peace.” the commissioners tofiay took a positive stand on the question. The assembly began discussion this afternoon of the ma.jotitv and AMUNDSEN IS READY 10 FLY OVER NORTH POLE Explorer in Alaska Prepared for Airplane Trip Through Arctic. Ry United Press NOME. Alaska. May 23.—Word of the arrival at Wainwright. Alaska, of Cap). Raold Amundsen and party, marking completion of the first leg cf the explorers drive to the north pole was expected momentarily today. Amundsen with Captain Oscar Omdahl of the Danish army will attempt to fly by airplane across “the top of the world” to Spitsonburgen from Wainwright. The daring explorers left Kotzebue, on the Sward peninsula, for Wainwright, a distance of 450 miles, on April 18. They were due to arrive at Wainwright May 15. AIRPLANE MAY BE INFERIOR Berlin Report Says Amundsen Ship is Second Hand. Bit f nited Pn ss BERLIN, May 23. —The airplane in which Roall Amundsen will attempt to fly across the north pole next month is an old. second-hand machine, and may have a. faulty motor, according to Information given the Junker Airplane workers. The efitorer. unaware that his machine is in such dangerous condition is out of communication • with civilization. According to information here. Amundsen bought the machine in America under the impression that it was anew American plane in perfect order. But. in reality, it was an old German one. THREE KILLED IN CLASH Communists and Police Stage Battle in Germany. Bit United Press BERLIN, May 23. —A policeman and two communists were killed in an overnight clash at Dortmund, according to word received here today. Tools Taken From Bridge Tools, valued at $49, were reported stolen today from the Harding St. bridge. Owners Jim Multz, S. Belmont Ave.: George Roberts. 809 S. Misouri St., city building department, and Charles Brinkman, 2323 Bellefontaine St. G. A. R. Memorial Services George H. Chapman Post No. 209, G. A. R., and Chapman Post No. 10, W. R. C., will attend memorial services Sunday morning at the Taber nacle Presbyterian Church. Central Ave. and Thirty-Fourth Sts. * “Goosie” I x*e Wants Job Harry "Goosie" l.ee. colored, pro- ; prietor of the Golden West Case. 522 | Indiana Ave.. asked Mayor Shank- for a city position today. Lee recently was convicted in Criminal Court, for running a gambling house. He appealed the case to Supreme Court. Shank told him to come back.

—Photos copyright by Hillary G, Bailey and 1923 Mtrare LEFT TO RIGHT—FLORENCE HANDLEY, ELISABETH YENNE, ESTHER ENGLE, EVA LINE BROCKWAY, KATHERINE KELLER AND WILMA ARMSTRONG.

minority reports of the bills and over tures committee regarding th<* "Philadelphia" overture relative to the Fosdick ease. An effort wgs made several da>s ago to have the assembly pass a resolu tion calling for a referendum on the League of Nations. This resolution was referred to the bills and overture committee. Today the committee returned a substitute motion containing no definite recommendation or th< league. Motion Called Colorless This motion was declared to he “colorless” and the assembly passed the following: That this assembly records its sympathy with the recommendation of the President of the United States that we enter the world court and regards such entrance as a most important step toward 'world 'peace—and be It further resolved that the General Assembly earnestly hopes for the entry of our Nation inio closer relation with the other nations realizing that only so may we bear our part as a Christian nation in bringing and maintainlg world peace." Regarding the Fosdick matter, the bills ar.d overture committe submitted a majority report which recommends that the general assembly "replies to the petitioners that it deems it to be needless, if not unfairly intrusive, to transmit to the Presbytery of New York any instructions as to manner and method of this now pending in vestlgatlon. Still less- would the as(Continued on Page 11) LANDS FOR STEEL SITE TRANSFERRED Adelaide Company Purchases 1,000 Acres, Final payment on a tract of approximately 1,000 acres' near East Chicago, to the East Chicago Company, by a holding company for the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company, was made Tuesday in Chicago and title for the land, on which it is proposed to build another steel Industry, was passed to the Adelaide Land Company, Russell G. Sumner, secretary of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company stated here today. The latter company, after receiving assignment of the trust interest of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, agent for the Jones A- Laughlin Company, released from escrow the re mainder of the purchase price agreed upon in the early negotiations between the selling company and the buyers. The title was passed to the Adelaide Land Company, a subsidiary of the Jones & Laughlin concern. HOW TO LIVE SCIENCE Bryan Refers lo Rock of Ages and Ages of Rocks. "The most important of sciences is the science of how to live. It is in teresting to know other things; it is necessary to know this.” William Jennings Bryan told the student body of Technical High School today. “Religion is necessary' to know how to live. It is above all sciences. It Is better to know the rock of ages than to know the age of rocks. “Morality Is the basis of society. Therefore, religion Is the basis of society.”

HELLUP! SAVE SAFETY POS TS, SAYS MAYOR

.Mayor Shank stepped forth' today a claimant for a prize for a new idea. The mayor read of "love bumpers” recently invented by a French dancing master tq insure daylight between partners. “I liear that some of these auto

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1923

RU Times Special ORBKNCABTLK. Ind.. May 23. Beauties! here they are Six co-eds hate been selected as winners In the Mirage beauty contest at Del’auw University. The girls were picked by James Wallace Pondelicek, Chicago art critic. Photographs of the winners np pear In The Mirage, 1923 college year book, which was distributed oti

Follies Winner Tlie winner of the $5 prize in The Times "Frieda's Follies' contest will be announced tomorrow The prize winning “Follies" will be printed. Hundreds of con trihutlomi were receive 1 and are being examined.

ANTI-WHIPPING BILL IS UP Conference Committee Discusses legislation In Florida. Ru I v:>. li Press TALLAITASSE, Fla , May 23.—The conference committee of the State Legislature met today to prepare a report on tin bill to abolish the con vlct lease system in Florida. The House has already passed such a bill and the Senate adopted a sepa rate measure which calls for abolition of the system but does nut abrogate existing contracts. BOLLES DENOUNCES 6ERMANFLOWERS Legion Discovers Hun Trade Mark on Paper Poppies, Lemuel Holies, national adjutant of the American Legion, following reports from Cedar Rapids. lowa, and Mason City, lowa, that poppies pur chased by lowa leglor posts from an Indiana firm to sell on Poppy day, Saturday, were German made, said today that such flowers should not he accepted by either the legion or the public. “The tactics of irresponsible business concerns In Importing poppies made by citizens of a nation responsible for the death of those whose memory we reverence ori Memorial day are disgraceful and an insult to the heroic dead of the World War,” Bolles said. "The legion will oppose such methods wherever it finds posts are being victimized by unscrupulous firms.” AUTO THEFT CASE JURY IS OBTAINED 12 on Trial for Conspiracy to Move Stolen Cars, A jury was obtained this afternoon in Federal Court to try twelve Louisville and southern Indiana men on charges of conspiracy to transport stolen automobiles In Interstate traffic. Assistant District Attorney Alexander G. Cavlns made the opening statement for the Government. Band Needs Horns • In order to purchase instruments for the police and firemen's band, a benefit ball and entertainment will be given at Casino Gardens. June 8. Treat For Orphans Mayor Shank said today that the Marimbo Entertainers, an orchestra he has hired for the ten-week municipal theater season will give a concert once a week at each orphan's home in the city. Shank engaged the organization while he was on a vacation at Miami, Fla.

birds have been complaining these safety zone guards are a trifle too hard to hit and that cars get smashed up on them,” said the mayor. “Say,” and he turned to Harry Newby superintendent of the municipal garage, “why not hunt up all our old automobile

the campus today. It was editeivby Wilbur <Ciippinger, of Evansville. The winners were photographed and decorated h\ llillary G. Bailey, art director of The Mirage. Florence Handley lives at Mnnon: Wilma Armstrong at Taylorvllle, III.: E valine Brockway at Rock port; Katherine Keller at Alexandria; Elizabeth Yertne at Washington, and Esther Engle at Winchester.

LIBERALS lEER CONSERVATIVE IN BAPTIST MEETING Indianapolis Pastor Inti oduces Speakei to Whom Objection Is -Raised, P> v United Press ATLANTIC CITY, JN J.. May 23. Hisses and jeers greeted the Rev. John Roach Straton. pastor of the Calvary Baptist Chnrili. New York, today when lie arose and demanded that W H Faunee, president of Brown University, be ordered from the platform at the Northern Baptist convention in session h< re. Straton. ~ Baptist fundamentalist, protested strongly against allowing 1 resident Fa unite to deliver his prepared address. Fau nee has long been known as a progressive among the Baptists anil Straton held that Faunce's views were too liberal to bo voiced before the delegates. Copies Distributed Copies of tbo speech that France was to deliver had been distributed among the 3,000 delegates. Straton opened his attack upon France imme diatel.v after Frederick E. Taylor of Indianapolis, president ,>f tie- con vention, began his speech introducing France. "We should not permit Dr. Faunce to speak at. this time when there is a controversy on within our ranks. He should not be permitted to expound his liberal views, which are now under criticism. I demand that he be prohibited from speaking and that he be removed from the platform.” S|H*<H-li Is Made As Straton started to say more, he was stopped by a roar of jeers mingled with hisses, and he resumed his scat. 4 Sounds of* disapproval continued for ten minutes. Taylor finally drew Faunce delivered bis address. The amid shouts .>f approval and a rising vote of confidence in the chair, Dr. Fanuce delivered hit address. The incident, delegates declared/ demonstrated that the convention was in the control of the liberal element, and that any action against Dr. Fosdick of New York for the expression of liberal views was most improbable. SPEEDWAY IS SUBJECT Rare Drivers Attend Luncheon of Realtors. Steve Hannagan, director of publicity for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, spoke on "The Speedway,” at the weekly luncheon of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board at the Chamber of Commerce today. Several race drivers were preaent. CORPS TO BE REVIEWED Short ridge May Get Honor Rating From War Department. The Shortridge unit of the Reserve Officers Training Corps will be inspected Thursday at 10 a. m. by Col. David Biddle and Col. Robert E. Lee, of the 1-nited States Army, accompanied by George Buck, principal, and Lieut. George Naylor, military instructor at the school. The inspection in front of the public Library is expected to decide definitely whether Shortridge is entitled to honor rating from the War Department.

tires and put them around the concrete guards? “We ought to get the tires, put them around the post and pump them full of air. Then when these birds want to run into something they won’t have to be stopped so unpleasantly.” |

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INDIANA GIRL HELD AS ALLEGED SLAYER OF POLICEMAN FLEES John L, Whitfield, Wanted in Cleveland, Breaks Loose From Officers Who Arrest Him in Madison, Wis, — Companion Tells of Wedding Plans,

1 Ru United Press MADISON Wis.. May 23.—John L. Whitfield, alleged slayer of Dennis Griffin. Cleveland, Ohio, policeman, was sought throughout Wisconsin today following his capture and escape front authorities last night Whitfield, in company with a girl giving her name :i Marie Brice. Ft. Wavne. I, I submitted quietly to artest when recognized by a restaurant proprietor who summoned police. • nice outside the case, however, he jerked loose and dashed behind a I street car and up an alley to liberty. Bolice fired shots. As Whitfield tied, the girl who aci companied him slipped from the restaurant and induced a passing student to walk with her. Her ruse was tinINJURED WORLD WAR VETERAN ACCUSES FRIEND Xndrew Webber. *6, Denies Stealing Soldier's Compensation. Andrew J. Webber, 76. wearing a p;t t riarehial white beard, was tried today in Criminal Court on charges of sequestering $177.30 belonging to , John L. Allen, 1409 W. Thirty Fourth St. a World War veteran who has a broken neck. Allen said he gave checks, his compensation from the Government, to Webber as a friend, to deposit for him. Webber put the money in his own name, Allen said. . Webber told Judge Collins be ■'thought someone might get a hold of Allen’s money,” and lie wanted to protect him. The cose was continued until Sat--1 in day. Webber, who gave his address as Wabash. Ind., Alabama and elsewhere, was returned to Jail. RUSSIA ACCEPTS BRITISH DEMANDS Conference Is Asked to Settle Differences, Rp United Press LONDON, May 23.—The Russian | reply to the British ten day ultimatum accepts the majority of the demands and suggests a conference to discuss the points on which there is no agreement. it was learned today. BOOK BIDS ARE FILED Practically All Companies Turned Down Come Back. The State board of education will receive second bids on high school text books Thursday. Ail bids were rejected by the board at a meeting early this month because of increased prices, which, members hinted, Indicated agreements between publishers. Practically all of the publishers have deposited sealed bids for reconsideration. Board members have said that if bids again prove unsatisfactory they will seek to extend existing contracts another year. FIRMS INCREASE CAPITAL Royse Investment Company Now $1,000,000 Concern. The Wilbur A. Royse Investment Company of Indianapolis today announced a $500,000 Increase In its capital stock, with papers filed with Ed Jackson, secretary of State. Preferred stock was Inareaaed from $l5O, 000 to $650,000, making the company a $1,000,000 firm. Wilbur A. Royse is president and Harry E. Royse. secret aary. The Utility Tool Corporation an nounced an increase in capital stock from $9,000 to $25,000. Joseph B. Ri nner is president. And Now a Mattress! It is going to be soft for some thief tonight. A mattress, valued at $5, was stolen from tfce Simmons Bed Company, 899 Division St., today.

successful, however, and she was taken to the police station, where she gave a brief account of her travels with Whitfield. The two were to have been married today, she said, in asserting that she had been with the fugitive ever since’ his flight from Cleveland, where Griffin was shot and placed in a shallow grave. HARDING ADVISED AGAINST DEALING WITH BRIGANDS President Told Accession Would Mean Series of New Crimes, /Copyright. 1913. by United Press) WASHINGTON. May 23 —President Harding has been strongly advised against direct dealings with the Chinese bandits or payment by the United States of the ransom demanded for release of foreign captives. This advice comes front one of his ablest Cabinet members. If the United States sets this precedent Americans will either have to j get out of China or be constantly subject to kidnaping by bandits, the President has been told Harding also has been informed by | this adviser that military intervention j would be a tremendous task, likely to involve this Government very deeply. No fewer titan 35,000 troops would he ! of any use. and even then it would j be next to impossible to run down j the bandits in the desolate, mountain-J ous country they inhabit. While the President’s immediate concern is over the fate of the Ameri- ‘ cans now held, and threatened with i teath by the brigands, he feels that “the Chinese problem" is rapidly com!ng to a point where its solution must he found If the world's peace is not to be menaced. FAT" OF VICTIMS IS UNCERTAIN Officials Await Word From Prisoners Held by Chinese. Ru United Press PEKING. May 23.—The diplomatic Corps is tensely awaiting news as to whether the Shantung bandits killed two of their captives last night, in execution of their threat. M. Berube, the Frenchman who j brought the threat from the brigand camp, returned to their stronghold to ascertain what had occurred. He carried no reply to the menacing message. If the prisoners have been slain, it is expected tho powers will be forced to act directly against the outlaws. LOOK SATISFIES JUDGE One Glance Convinces Court Liquor Has Power—Bloo, Thirty Days. When Lieutenant Hudson and squad were instructed by Judge Del- ; bert O. Wilmeth of city court to bring j their evidence against Gilbert Thomp- i son, 2326 Union SL. following a mo- J tlon of Thompson’s attorney, the officers placed a large keg on the bench. The Judge ordered the bailiff to puncture the keg. .After he took one look at the tincupful of liquor he decided SIOO and thirty days wm due Thompson, on a bjind tiger charge. Sylvester 'Freeman, James McDay, and Frenchy Starks also were fined SIOO and costs and given thirty days on the Indiana Farm. Boy Driver Charge Vorhees Hopwood, 3128 Carson ' Ave.. swore out a warrant against j Floyd Richardson. £9, of 1116 Perry Ave., charging him with violating State Law by “encouraging and caus ing Warren Hopwood a boy* under sixteen years of age, to drive as automobile.” 1

Forecast FAIR tonight and probably Thursday. Not much change in temperature.

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mows MOURNERS AT FUNERAL j Women Who Claimed Love of Joseph TANARUS, Davis Attend Rites, OFFICERS GUARD CHAPEL Wife No, 1 Breaks _ Down Again After Years of Silence, “If there is hate and envy in our hearts, our hearts are not |made in the image of God.” Standing behind the coffin (which held the body of Joseph T. Davis. Sr., in the Shirley Tiros.’ funeral chapel. 04(5 N. Illinois St., today, the Rev. j Frank Davidson, pastor of the Englewood Christian Church, slowly pronounced these words. On one side of the chapel, in deep mourning, sat Mrs. Dorothy Davis, 39. of 648 S. Illinois St., who asserts she kepi silent for seven years, knowing her husband had another wife. On the other side sat Mrs. Mabel Ribble Davis. 31. who was living with Davis at 15 S. Gray St., at the time of his death. She wore a black hat, but no veil. “Whatsoever man soweth, that shall he reap." The quiet soli? of the two women who had fought for the body of the man both claimed as their husband, mingled. “It is ours today to speak of God’s truth and to rely on his mercy and his love.” Clings to Son The arm of Mrs. Dorothy Davis went around her 12-year-old son, Joseph T. Davis Jr., sitting beside her. “It is for him who is without sin i among us to cast the first stone.” The short service was over. Upheld i by her son and relatives of the dead | man. Mrs. Dorothy Davis went forward. “Daddy, daddy, good-by. good-by,” she cried. “Oh. daddy.” Wailing loudly, while her son, tears streaming down his face, begged her to restrain her sorrow, the woman whose life has been full of restraint for seven years was led from the chapel. The second wife, who declared Mrs. Dorothy Davis had said she was divorced from Davis, clung to her baby I as she went to see her husband's face ! once more. Outside the chapel doors. Patrolman Charles Felton and Roy Gaghan waited. At the request of Mrs. Mabel Davis’ attorney, they were sent to tha funeral. Service at Cemetery "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” Flowers dropped slowly into the grave of Joseph T. Davis. Beside the grave stood Mrs. Mabel Davis. The long black scarf which was wrapped around her caught In the wind. She picked up a rose from her husband's coffin and turned away. In an automobile several yards away Mrs. Dorothy Davis strained forward to watch the service. A ■flower was handed to her. She pulled her heavy black veil over her face, as the body of Joseph TANARUS, Davis was lowered into the grave.

BALDWIN TALKS WITH LEADERS Lord Cecil May Become Foreign Minister. B)/ Vnited Prrs* LONDON. May 23. —Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin conferred with ministers and political leaders today as he formed his cabinet to replace that of Bonar Law. There is doubt that Lord Cureon, foreign minister In the last cabinet will retain that post. Lord Robert Cecil who recently visited the United States speaking on the League of Nations is mentioned for that post. Sir Robert Horne is the leading candidate for the chancellor of the exchequer. The Baldwins were moving into 10 Downing St., the premier’s official residence, today. The premier is expected to complete his cabinet by tomorrow. Friday the ministers will gu through the formality of kissing the king's hand. BRAKE FAILURE CHARGE Councilman Say Do livery Truck Came Near Striking Them. Carl A. Taylor, 57, president of the Taylor Carpet Company, was accused today by police of failure to equip one of the company's delivery trucks with rroper brakes. He was released on his own recognizance. City Councilmen Lloyd Claycombe, Walter W. Wise, and Ben H. Thompson, said the driver of one of the trucks skidded into a curb after nearly colliding with the car in which they were #dlng near Dalawere and Market Ste 1